Abstract

The EU-funded SOMO project aimed to apply the singly occupied molecular orbital (SOMO) catalysis concept towards the synthesis of complex steroidal frameworks. This periodic activity report refers to the project goals and principal findings. Firstly, the document pinpoints the initial unsuccessful approaches towards the objectives' achievement and presents the implemented change in the project direction. The overall project success is subsequently highlighted. The report then focuses on the undertaken activities and analyses the results that were obtained with the aid of explanatory figures. In addition, the advantages and potential impact of the proposal are summarised, along with its significance for the pharmaceutical industry. The document closes with a brief overview of the produced documentation.